Hummingbird Agrotek, LLC / The Agave Farm
We responsibly practice sustainable agriculture by implementing agroecological practices such as, maximizing crop diversification, organic fertilization, water and invertebrate conservation. We enhance carbon uptake by minimizing soil disturbance, maximizing biodiversity in the soil, cover cropping or mulching, applying compost yearly, and practicing agroforestry in our agave plantations. We are passionate about conserving and propagating our […]
No-Till Rice Field Day
Twin Peaks Orchards
Once known as the Fruit Basket of America, Placer County sits at the foothills of the Sierras where warm summer days and cool nights make for the perfect growing climate for many agricultural crops. Rolling hills provide natural drainage and offer microclimates, extending our growing season of favorite fruit varieties. These natural characteristics make for […]
Balancing Soil Health and Farmer Health
Tillage in Small-Scale Annual Cropping Systems: Balancing Farmer Wellbeing and Soil Health
Promoting Livestock Integration and Pollinator Habitat in Vineyards
Santa Cruz Permaculture
As of April 2022 we are stewards of a beautiful 26-acre farm, which lies on the unceded territory of the Quiroste people, near Davenport, CA. The land has been managed organically for the past 30 years and now we are transitioning to a regenerative, organic, no-till, mixed vegetable, flower, fruit, herb, and agroforestry farm with […]
Ferrington Vineyard
Ferrington Vineyard is located on 167 acres in the Anderson Valley, in Boonville, CA. The property is a little more than half valley floor. Steep, oak-grassland hills comprise 63 acres of the property and host a herd of 40 ewe sheep. About 76 acres of the property are planted to vineyards.
Full Belly Farm
Full Belly Farm is a certified organic farm located in the beautiful Capay Valley of northern California. We are committed to fostering sustainability on all levels, from fertility in our soil and care for the environment, to stable employment for our farm workers. We strive to be good stewards of this farm, so that this […]
Park Farming Organics
Park Farming was founded in 1980 with processing tomatoes as the main crop. Through time the company perspective on farming shifted toward a more environmentally sensitive attitude, culminating in the transition to organic acreage in 1992. The change in company practices included more thoughtful crop rotation, extensive use of cover crops, gentler tillage methods, and […]